May 1st, 2013 at 4:30PM: They were on their final approach to Scotland's Glasgow airport when an unidentified object passed within 300 feet of the Airbus A320 passenger jet. "Er yeah we just had something pass underneath us quite close [1255:30] and nothing on TCAS have you got anything on in our area" said the pilot to Glasgow tower, reports the BBC.
The TCAS' of which the pilot mentions is the A320's Traffic ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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UK Passenger Jet Barely Misses UFO
May 1st, 2013 at 4:30PM: They were on their final approach to Scotland's Glasgow airport when an unidentified object passed within 300 feet of the Airbus A320 passenger jet. "Er yeah we just had something pass underneath us quite close [1255:30] and nothing on TCAS have you got anything on in our area" said the pilot to Glasgow tower, reports the BBC.
The TCAS' of which the pilot mentions is the A320's Traffic ...Book British Airways, Get Two Free Nights In The UK
Jan 10th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
If you've been thinking about crossing the Atlantic and heading to the United Kingdom, now is a great time to snag a deal. British Airways and VisitBritain have teamed up to offer "The Big British Invite," a promotion gifting free two-night stays when travelers book round-trip airfare out of the United States.
The offer – which is valid through midnight on March 31, 2013, so long as ...Remodeled Hunterian Art Gallery In Glasgow Reopens With Rembrandt Exhibition
Sep 15th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
The Hunterian Art Gallery, part of the Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, has just reopened after a nine-month remodel that expanded its exhibition space.
Its opening show is "Rembrandt and the Passion," which showcases one of the Hunterian's most famous works of art, Rembrandt's "Entombment Sketch," alongside the final painting of the "Entombment" (shown here courtesy ...British Airports Authority Sells Duchess' 'Missing' Jewels
Jun 21st, 2012 at 4:00PM: Want to know what happens to your lost airport items? If you're the Duchess of Argyll, you find them in an auction catalog six years after they went missing.
The duchess lost four pieces of jewelry valued at more than £100,000 in 2006 when traveling from London to her family's home, Inveraray Castle, via Glasgow Airport.
Following proper procedure, the duchess reported the pieces ...MegaBus introduces sleeper bus overnight Glasgow-London
Oct 26th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Ever wanted to travel like a rock star? Now in the UK, you can travel on a sleeper bus between Scotland and England and pretend you're on tour. This week, while budget transportation company MegaBus announced new routes in the southern United States, with free tickets to celebrate), they also introduced a new sleeper bus service between Glasgow and London.
The 400-mile journey is a bit slower ...New exhibit sheds light on Antonine Wall, the Roman Empire's northernmost border
Sep 22nd, 2011 at 11:30AM: There's not much left of it now, just a deep swale in the earth and a few stones jutting out of the grass. Almost two thousand years ago, though, it was the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire.
The Antonine Wall protected a narrow part of Scotland between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde, from the 140s to 160s AD. After the Emperor Hadrian built Hadrian's Wall across what is now ...Iceland volcano cancels flights
May 24th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Here we go again.
After last year's misery from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption, now another Icelandic volcano, Grimsvötn, is causing a new round of worries.
More than 250 flights have already been canceled as a cloud of volcanic ash blows over Scotland. Most of Ireland, northern Wales, and northern England will see the ash later today.
Several Scottish airports have been ...Four United Kingdom cities show what rudeness is, Manchester meanest
Dec 6th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Sometimes, it can be pretty hard to face facts. Nobody wants to be called rude, and many destinations make great efforts to be perceived as welcoming. Well, forget what you see in the brochures and pretty PR pictures – some places are just tough.
Like the United Kingdom.
Now, I've hit London and several cities in Scotland. I had no problems at all. Then again, I'm from New York and ...Christmas in Afghanistan: Safer than New York City?
Nov 22nd, 2010 at 2:30PM: Nothing beats Manhattan for the holidays. I'm already seeing signs of Christmas appear all over the city. Lights are already wrapped around trees on W. 58th Street, and gigantic fir candy cane sculptures are beginning to adorn the city's skyscrapers. There's no doubt that the holiday season is nothing short of magical in New York City, and if you're looking to experience Christmas away from home, ...Guests at Hilton's Glasgow hotel fell ill after norovirus bug outbreak
Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:15AM: Nearly 40 people got sick after a suspected outbreak of the norovirus bug attacked the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The guests and staff members suffered vomiting and diarrhoea, thought to have been caused by the bug, according to the BBC.
The norovirus bug is commonly linked to foodborne-outbreaks and can affect people of all ages. Two guests were admitted to the hospital and expected to make a ...Palate cleanser: Glasgow
Feb 19th, 2010 at 3:30PM: Ah, Glasgow. Rarely do you find a city with such lovely people, such sexy accents and such stunning architecture. If I were Glaswegian, I would be totally full of myself, but their unassuming Scottish attitude is refreshingly humble and charming. If you've ever met someone from Glasgow, you know.
The Scottish are known for a few things: their witty storytelling, their fantastic rolling ...Celebrate St. Andrews Day in Scotland
Nov 18th, 2009 at 3:00PM: St. Andrews Day is on November 30, and the festivities surrounding Scotland's national holiday are due to start on November 26. For travelers with Scottish ancestry – or those looking to hide from relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday – it might not be a bad idea to head out to Scotland for a few days. Even though there isn't much time left to book, give yourself the thrill of ...Christians protest transssexual Jesus
Nov 4th, 2009 at 4:30PM: A play in Glasgow, Scotland, has sparked an angry protest by local Christians. Jesus Queen of Heaven depicts Jesus as a transsexual woman and is part of the Glasgay! Festival celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered culture. The festival, which runs through November 8, features plays, music, dance, comedy, and many other events and has drawn artists from around the world. The annual ...Heathrow up, other UK airports see traffic fall
Sep 11th, 2009 at 1:00PM:
Vacationers compensated for business travelers at Heathrow last month, helping the airport realize its busiest August in history. Airport operator BAA Ltd. noted that its total traffic, though, had fallen 3.1 percent for the month. Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport, and 6.4 million passengers passed through, a slight increase of 0.3 percent compared to August 2008.
The other London airports ...EasyJet tells six year old girl that her teddy bear has to travel as excess baggage
May 14th, 2009 at 10:30AM: It's amazing what a total lack of common sense can do for your company. Take for example the story of a check-in agent at Glasgow airport responsible for helping Easy Jet passengers. When 6 year old Amparo Peris-Bordes approched the desk with her mother, this EasyJet staffer told her that she'd have to pay 9 pounds, and send her teddy bear onto the conveyor belt, and into the hold as excess ...Delta passenger busts open exit door at JFK
Mar 31st, 2009 at 3:00PM: Every passenger stuck on the ground fantasizes about busting open the door and liberating people on the plane. For me, it usually involves the battle cry, "I GRANT YOU FREEDOM!!!" Of course, I'm no Robert McDonald. He acted on these urges during a delay at John F. Kennedy International Airport (yep, no surprise there). The Glasgow, Scotland resident was charged with reckless and endangerment and ...10 snowmen from around the world
Dec 26th, 2008 at 11:30AM: Here's a bit of winter fun you can do wherever there's enough snow to make a go of it. Build a snowman. Even if you only have enough snow for a small snowman, go for it. One group of guys advocates building the biggest snowman you can make in a friend's yard in the middle of the night. Your creation will be a big surprise in the morning. (Click here for picture.)
One of my favorite memories is ...Light up in Glasgow's Bothy
Dec 19th, 2008 at 10:00AM: You'll never find the "Bothy" on your own. Tucked away in the Hotel du Vin's courtyard, this hidden gem is Glasgow's only sheltered smoke spot. So, while the rest of Scotland endures wind and rain with each precious puff, you can stay dry and enjoy every draw. Oppressive may render smoking a chore, but the Bothy brings the pleasure back. Scotland's smoking laws make those in the United States seem ...Baggage handler punches a $2 Million hole in a Boeing 737
Aug 29th, 2008 at 11:00AM: A baggage handler at Glasgow airport in the UK made a very expensive mistake when the truck he was driving ripped a 5 foot hole in a parked plane. The Boeing 757 operated by Flyeglobespan was being prepared for a flight to Alicante, Spain when the accident happened. Passengers were told that they would have to transfer to a different plane due to "aircraft damage". Amazingly, the passengers were ...Photo of the Day (8/28/06)
Aug 28th, 2006 at 9:31AM: Blast Monday mornings! Can't it just be Saturday again? Not sure how some of you are feeling on the start of this day, but this picture describes my many moods perfectly. StrudelMonkey captured this floating heads installation while hanging out at the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow one weekend. I think the face to the far right with it's mouth wide-open provides the most comic relief. The face to ...
